Obituaries

Feb 22, 2026

Pastor Karl R. Hoffman, 68, of Frazeysburg, Ohio departed for his eternal home in Heaven late Sunday night, February 22, 2026, at his home. Karl was a true man of God who loved his family and church family at Mount Pleasant Church with every fiber of his being. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. We know without a...

Feb 20, 2026

Betty M. (Heimberger) Palmer, 91, of Gratiot, died Friday evening, February 20, 2026, at Genesis Hospice – Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born May 17, 1934, in Kirkersville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Ira and Mary (Ford) Heimberger and was a 1952 graduate of Hopewell High School. Betty worked as a consultant at The Longaberger Company and retired from...

Feb 18, 2026

Kay Border, 83, of Dresden, died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026.

Born November 15, 1942, in New Lexington, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Charles Elekes and Helen (Johnson) Cronin. Kay was a 1960 graduate of Frazeysburg High School and a faithful member of Muskingum Church. In her younger years, Kay worked in retail, and at The Longaberger...

Feb 10, 2026

Barbara L. (Keyes) Wilcox, 92, of Dresden passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Altercare Zanesville.

Born October 6, 1933, in Dresden, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Carlos and Dorothy (Snyder) Keyes and a 1951 graduate of Jefferson High School. She was the receptionist for Dr. Matthews of Dresden after high school. She married John W. Wilcox, Jr...

Feb 2, 2026

James “Andy” Bice, 62, of Zanesville, died Monday, February 2, 2026, at Genesis Hospital, Zanesville.

Born February 17, 1963, in Zanesville, to the late Ronald and Carol (Melrose) Bice and a 1981 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. He was a Baptist by Faith and was a weaver at the Longaberger Basket Company.  Andy also had previously owned and operated a bait...

Jan 30, 2026

Mary Ann Wolford, 92, of Dresden, died Friday morning, January 30, 2026, at Altercare of Zanesville.

Born July 13, 1933, in Coshocton County, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert H. and Anna L. (Carnahan) Parkhill, Sr. She was a 1951 graduate of Coshocton High School and earned a two-year degree from Coshocton Business College. Mary Ann owned and...

Jan 22, 2026

Betty Imogene Cozzens, 95, of Newark, Ohio died Thursday evening, January 22, 2026 at Flint Ridge Care Center in Newark.

Born October 17, 1930 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Morgan C. and Leanna (Henthorn) Reed. Betty was employed with, and retired from, Flint Ridge Care Center. Betty attended the Church of Christ and she enjoyed...

Jan 22, 2026

Frances Irene King, 87, of Frazeysburg, died early Thursday morning, January 22, 2026 at Arlington Care Center in Newark, Ohio.

Born February 13, 1938 in Reinersville, Ohio, she was one of eight children of the late Forrest and Mary (Winestock) Groves. She was known for making excellent pies. People would come from miles around to enjoy her pies at the Frazeysburg...

Jan 22, 2026

Shirley Y. Ashcraft, 87, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio died Thursday afternoon, January 22, 2026, at the Country Club Retirement Campus in Mt. Vernon.

Born October 5, 1938, in Frazeysburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Howard and Virginia J. (Conner) Ashcraft and a 1956 graduate of Union High School. Shirley was a Christian by faith and a self-employed...

Jan 19, 2026

Richard “Dick” Allen Sarchet, 90, of Nashport, Ohio passed away Monday afternoon, January 19, 2026 at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born May 13, 1935 in Louisville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Paul Nicholas and Elsie (Rastetter) Sarchet. Dick was a Catholic by faith and worked at Rockwell International for 31 years before retiring in 1986. Dick spent...

Jan 14, 2026

Andrew James McGee, 31, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning January 14, 2026, as a result of a car accident.

Born August 3, 1994, he was a son of James E. and Theresa M. (Elson) McGee and 2013 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Andrew was a Christian by faith and worked at Genesis Healthcare Systems. His favorite hobbies were thrifting and going to...

Jan 14, 2026

NASHPORT - Charles “Charlie” William McNaught, 82 of Nashport, Ohio died early Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026 at Cedar Hill Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Zanesville.

Born July 10, 1943 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the only son of the late Walter Clifton and Beatrice Mae (Wheeler) McNaught and a 1961 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Charlie was a Presbyterian by faith...

Jan 13, 2026

Jackie Leland Black Sr., age 82, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born on October 28, 1943, to his late parents, Roy and Dorothy (Caldwell) Black.

Jack was united in marriage to Judith (Vickers) Black on December 30, 1960, sharing more than five decades of marriage until Judy’s passing in 2012. Together, they built a life rooted in family,...

Jan 4, 2026

Jerry Alan Wheeler, 85, of Newark, Ohio died Sunday morning, January 4, 2026 at Licking Memorial Hospital in Newark.

Born November 27, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of the late Glen R. & OraDell (Keaton) Wheeler and a 1958 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Jerry was a member of Perryton United Methodist Church and enjoyed camping, playing corn...

Jan 3, 2026

Eric Todd Hatfield, 61, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away on Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born November 28, 1964, in Zanesville, Eric was the son of late Marion "Junior" and Mary Jo (Helriggle) Hatfield and a 1984 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Eric worked for The Longaberger Company as a basket weaver,...

Jan 2, 2026

Beverly Joyce Bowden, 79, of Adamsville, Ohio died Friday evening, January 2, 2026 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville.

Born December 19, 1946 in Zanesville, she was the only daughter of the late George L. and Bernice E. (Wilson) Orr and a 1964 graduate of Adamsville High School. She was a member of Salem Community Church and a...

Jan 1, 2026

Bobbie Mills, 80, died Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.

Born February 22, 1945, in Dunlow, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Milton and Jessie (Crum) Mills.  Bobbie retired from the Babcock & Wilcox - Navy Nuclear Equipment Division after 21 years of service. He attended the First Baptist Church –...

Dec 28, 2025

A funeral service for Willard "Bill" Kuhlwein, 86 of Hanover will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 at Hanover Presbyterian Church with Cory Campbell officiating.  Burial will immediately follow the service at Hanover Cemetery.

Bill passed away Sunday evening, December 28, 2025 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center, surrounded by his loving family.  He was...

Dec 15, 2025

M. Maxine Crawmer, 84, entered eternal life Monday morning, December 15, 2025, at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born January 6, 1941 in Frazeysburg, she was a daughter of the late Willis and Gladys (Untied) Harmon. Maxine worked for 30+ years in the cafeteria of Frazeysburg Elementary School. She loved the thousands of children she helped feed...

Dec 11, 2025

Alma Jean Cline, 90, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away Thursday morning, December 11, 2025, at Genesis Morrison House in Zanesville.

Born on September 14, 1935, in Frazeysburg, she was the only child of the late Carl and Dorothy (Hall) Wilson and a 1953 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Alma dedicated many years of her working life to...